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The employee and employer relationship is the legal and practical arrangement under which an individual personally performs work for an organisation in return for wages or salary. The employer is responsible for paying the employee, honouring the employment contract, providing a safe working environment and complying with employment law. The employee must perform the agreed […]
Next of kin are not normally responsible for paying a relative’s care home fees simply because they are a spouse, partner, child, sibling or other close family member. The person receiving care is generally responsible for the cost, subject to any financial assistance available from the local council or NHS. A council financial assessment normally […]
Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel have accepted a new pay settlement providing two salary increases, improved leave arrangements and a £250 one-off payment. The confirmed Royal Fleet Auxiliary pay rise includes a 4.5% increase effective from 1 April 2025, followed by a further 3.6% increase from 1 April 2026. Because the second percentage is applied after […]
Electric car drivers in the UK will face a new pay-per-mile road tax from 1 April 2028. Officially known as Electric Vehicle Excise Duty, or eVED, the charge will be calculated using the number of miles recorded on a vehicle’s odometer. Battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell cars will initially be charged 3p per mile, while plug-in […]
The Costa Coffee franchise cost is not publicly confirmed as a single fixed amount. Costa Coffee does not publish a standard UK franchise fee, royalty percentage, minimum personal investment or complete shop-opening package on its public website. Independent UK franchise platforms commonly estimate that opening a Costa Coffee location could require approximately £250,000 to £800,000, […]
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now compulsory for the first group of self-employed people in the UK. From 6 April 2026, qualifying sole traders and landlords must keep digital financial records, submit quarterly updates to HM Revenue and Customs and complete their annual tax return using compatible software. The first mandatory group consists […]
Working Tax Credit was a means-tested benefit that provided financial support to employed and self-employed people on low incomes. However, Working Tax Credit ended on 5 April 2025, meaning no new claims can be made and no further Working Tax Credit payments are issued in 2026. People who need help with living costs while working […]
Adding business use to an existing UK car insurance policy may cost nothing with some insurers, while other motorists may pay approximately £10 to £50 extra per year for basic Class 1 business use. However, there is no standard surcharge, and some drivers can face an increase of £100 or several hundred pounds where the […]
The Greggs franchise cost is not officially published. Greggs does operate hundreds of franchised shops, but it does not publicly advertise a standard package showing an initial fee, minimum investment, royalty rate or required amount of personal capital. Figures such as £260,000 to £390,000 per shop, a £25,000 to £30,000 franchise fee and a 6% […]
The Acas Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures sets out the minimum standards that employers and employees should follow when dealing with workplace misconduct, poor performance and formal complaints. The Code is not legislation in itself, and failing to follow it does not automatically make an employer legally liable. However, an employment tribunal […]
